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Microsoft Word Document files aren’t automatically set to be read and edited through Android. In order to view them, you have to create a Google account and download Adobe Reader. This only takes a few minutes and you only have to do it once to be able to open documents on your phone into the future.[1]XResearch source

Open the play store. First, go into the application menu. This is at the bottom of your android screen and looks like a 4x4 graph with white squares. Once you click this, find the Play Store. It's icon looks like a white bag with a colorful triangle stamped in the center.[2]XResearch source

Search for Adobe Reader. Once you have your Google account set up, go to your home screen by clicking the home button beneath the screen on your phone. From here, hit the microphone in the top right corner. This will open a search screen. Type in “Adobe Reader.” The first one on the list will be the Adobe Reader and will have a small red box with the Adobe symbol to the left of the name.[4]XResearch source

Try opening your document. Whether you’re trying it is an email attachment or directly from a website, find your document and click it to open. Another screen will pop up and ask you what app you want to use. Select "Adobe Reader" and then select "Always" at the bottom of the prompt.[5]XResearch source

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